So I think most of you know the Martin Christmas Exchange List for this year, but here it is all in one place in case you have forgotten:
Christi -- David Jana -- Mindy David -- Stephen Mindy -- Christi Stephen -- Jana.
Hope you all are enjoying the onset of winter.
David, I would congratulate you on your calling, but only if you want me to. When I was called as provident living leader, I kept having people congratulate me, and I couldn't figure out why. then I realized they were all congratulating me because they were glad it wasn't them. . . But really, gratitude respect and love will take you a long way, and you already have a great handle on those traits. I also think that the youth who have things they are responsible for and expected to do to navigate their own spiritual journey will have more tools for life than the kids who just show up and have everything planned and done for them.
Still no employment news -- EEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!
Love you all :).
HAPPY BE-LATED BIRTHDAY CHET!!!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Just wanted to say.....
I just wanted to drop a line and say that I love you all very much and am grateful for having such a good family! Glad that you are more than my family, you are my friends! Hope this Thanksgiving season finds you all well and you all know that I count you among my greatest blessings!
Dad and Mom, you also need to know how glad I am to have you as my parents! I am a better person, Mom and wife for having watched you and the example you are and have been. Thank you for the life lessons. I am truly blessed!
Dad and Mom, you also need to know how glad I am to have you as my parents! I am a better person, Mom and wife for having watched you and the example you are and have been. Thank you for the life lessons. I am truly blessed!
Hello All
Well, we've got some snow here today. They actually cancelled our church because of it. I don't know if its that bad, but the roads are a bit icy I guess. I was going to be sustained (hopefully) as the new Young Men's President today. Maybe they'll change their minds between now and next Sunday. It'll be a new challenge for us.
Everyone is well here. Jennah conducted the Primary Program last week in church. It was great. During several parts of the program, Eryn stood up next to Jennah on the bench and started to conduct the songs along with her. She was actually on the beat most of the time.
Love you all. We'll share more later.
Dave
Everyone is well here. Jennah conducted the Primary Program last week in church. It was great. During several parts of the program, Eryn stood up next to Jennah on the bench and started to conduct the songs along with her. She was actually on the beat most of the time.
Love you all. We'll share more later.
Dave
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Winter Time Is Here
Hi!everyone I guess it is time I did a post... This past week I had the flue but I am happy to report that I am almost all over it.. Mom is fighting a cold, but won't slow down long enough to really take care of her..I had a Dr's appointment this past Friday, my blood was 11.4 down from 11.8.. Part of the reason is becaause I got sick and it had that effect on me.. hopefully next appointment it will be back up and will keep going up to where it should be.. Today uncle Paul stopped by to visit us for a short time and take a tour of our home.. He was here on a business trip to meet an attorney about an Ins. case they are working on..I had a good visit with Dave today.. he had spent overnight on a scout trip.. He reported that it was pretty cold and it did snow on them a little bit, but they still had a very good time.. He also shared that he was just called to be the president of the Youngmen in his ward.. he said he isn't to sure about that calling.. I think like all things he will do very well after he learns a little about the calling..I have enjoyed the daily blogs that Jan, has been making over the past week.. Thanks Jan.. Stephen and his family are now in AZ. Glendale.. they left St George Fri. aaprox 8am and arrived there aprox 7pm. They where all tired but glad to be unloaded and in their new appartment..Love you all very much DAD
Thursday, November 5, 2009
It has been a while
It has been a while since I made a post. (I didn't actually look at the date) SO I thought I would drop in a give a short update of whats going on here.
There really isn't much that has changed in the last little bit. We got Megan enrolled and transferred to her new school which in it's self has been a bit of a success for her. She also has been put on some new medication for depression which seems to be helping her. She told me yesterday she is starting to feel better. I asked her what made her say that and she said that she just sometimes smiles for no reason and she hasn't felt like doing that for a long time. She is working again too so that helps for sure!
Ford has finally got his drivers license and is still on the swim team. It is nice not to have to be taxi service for him everyday twice. I do miss the time in the car we had to talk about the events of his day though. For a while there we thought he was going to have to not be on the swim team, due to grades and citizenship, but he decided it really meant a lot to him so he kicked it in gear and got his grades up and his citizenship taken care of. So he is still on the team. His next meet is next Tuesday in Layton. I am excited to see him compete again, I will let you know how it goes.
As for Chet and I the same still applies we are working our lives away, but glad to be and to have something to do everyday. At least I am, Chet I am sure would love to be retired and not to have to get up and go to work everyday.
I love you all and hope to hear from you all soon. Oh, and I am trying to write everyday on my personal blog for blogger month this month. Try being the key word. So far I have gotten a post for everyday even if some of the posts have been made on the next day in the morning, because I forgot. If you would like to go read it and don't have the web address it is parkerspanic.blogspot.com Either that or just click on my name of to the side of here and I think you can get to it from there. Love you all g'night
There really isn't much that has changed in the last little bit. We got Megan enrolled and transferred to her new school which in it's self has been a bit of a success for her. She also has been put on some new medication for depression which seems to be helping her. She told me yesterday she is starting to feel better. I asked her what made her say that and she said that she just sometimes smiles for no reason and she hasn't felt like doing that for a long time. She is working again too so that helps for sure!
Ford has finally got his drivers license and is still on the swim team. It is nice not to have to be taxi service for him everyday twice. I do miss the time in the car we had to talk about the events of his day though. For a while there we thought he was going to have to not be on the swim team, due to grades and citizenship, but he decided it really meant a lot to him so he kicked it in gear and got his grades up and his citizenship taken care of. So he is still on the team. His next meet is next Tuesday in Layton. I am excited to see him compete again, I will let you know how it goes.
As for Chet and I the same still applies we are working our lives away, but glad to be and to have something to do everyday. At least I am, Chet I am sure would love to be retired and not to have to get up and go to work everyday.
I love you all and hope to hear from you all soon. Oh, and I am trying to write everyday on my personal blog for blogger month this month. Try being the key word. So far I have gotten a post for everyday even if some of the posts have been made on the next day in the morning, because I forgot. If you would like to go read it and don't have the web address it is parkerspanic.blogspot.com Either that or just click on my name of to the side of here and I think you can get to it from there. Love you all g'night
Monday, November 2, 2009
Just me!
Hi all! I'm actually on the main computer so I can read and add a post. Usually it's unavailable to me so this is a treat!
I'm busy running all over, as if a chicken without a head, but I keep on clucking so I guess I must be OK! It's a long drive to Page, and don't even have the benefit of seeing family, but I'll be making the trip about every other week for awhile, so I found a benefit in a shop there that has some good things for my new venture! I keep learning new things and finding good connections, so it's ALL GOOD!
People seem to like the things I'm making so I'm trying to get all my ducks in a row, so I can seriously pursue this thing! Planning a trip to Quartzsite, AZ in January, as a buying trip, and hoarding pennies and selling old stuff so I have a bit of a budget to spend. It's awhile down the road so I have some time. Met a really fun new friend who will probably go with me, and may be able to stay with Bro. Weaver's brother which will make it affordable to go! I'm way excited!!!
Well, I've gone on and on. I told Chrisser that was a great way to get rid of a job he didn't like! I'm excited for his new adventure! I'm also excited for Megan and Ford and Steve & Jen and theirs as well! Isn't life grand?!!! I love you all so much and can't wait to see you next! Have a great time with all your fun growing experiences! Mom
I'm busy running all over, as if a chicken without a head, but I keep on clucking so I guess I must be OK! It's a long drive to Page, and don't even have the benefit of seeing family, but I'll be making the trip about every other week for awhile, so I found a benefit in a shop there that has some good things for my new venture! I keep learning new things and finding good connections, so it's ALL GOOD!
People seem to like the things I'm making so I'm trying to get all my ducks in a row, so I can seriously pursue this thing! Planning a trip to Quartzsite, AZ in January, as a buying trip, and hoarding pennies and selling old stuff so I have a bit of a budget to spend. It's awhile down the road so I have some time. Met a really fun new friend who will probably go with me, and may be able to stay with Bro. Weaver's brother which will make it affordable to go! I'm way excited!!!
Well, I've gone on and on. I told Chrisser that was a great way to get rid of a job he didn't like! I'm excited for his new adventure! I'm also excited for Megan and Ford and Steve & Jen and theirs as well! Isn't life grand?!!! I love you all so much and can't wait to see you next! Have a great time with all your fun growing experiences! Mom
Surprise!
Hey Look! I really can find time to post. Hope everyone had a suitably spooky Halloween. Our family got its' own little scare that still hasn't gone away. Chris got laid off from his job. We could use any extra prayers you can spare. We are calling this a backward blessing, and we will be ok! Love you all! :)
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